Unremarkable Families

Person Page 890

William Etheridge1

M, #22226, b. September 1703
ReferencesThe Etheridges & Corbins

Family: Betty Preston (b. 1710)

DaughterSarah Etheridge+ (b. July 1741, d. May 1816)
SonGeorge Etheridge+ (b. August 1757, d. October 1838)

Biography

BirthSeptember 1703William Etheridge was born in September 1703 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England+.1
Marriage2 April 1739He married Betty Preston on 2 April 1739 in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England.2
Last Edited 14 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., William Etheridge, father William, Christchurch, Hants.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; William Etheridge & Betty Preston, both of Christchurch, 2 Apr 1739.

Betty Preston1

F, #22227, b. 1710

Family: William Etheridge (b. September 1703)

DaughterSarah Etheridge+ (b. July 1741, d. May 1816)
SonGeorge Etheridge+ (b. August 1757, d. October 1838)

Biography

Birth1710Betty Preston was born in 1710 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England+.1
Baptism10 May 1710She was baptized on 10 May 1710 in Christchurch, Hampshire, England+.2
Name-Marr2 April 1739Her married name was Etheridge.3
Marriage2 April 1739She married William Etheridge on 2 April 1739 in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England.3
Last Edited 14 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S109] England Select Deaths & Burials 1538-1991., unknown publish date, to be found.
  2. [S65] England & Wales Christening Records; 1538-1975, 2008, bapt., Betty Preston, father David, Christchurch, Hants., fhl 1041289.
  3. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; William Etheridge & Betty Preston, both of Christchurch, 2 Apr 1739.

Eliza Corben1

F, #22228, b. 1861, d. 15 December 1945
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherJonathon Chinchen Corben (b. 26 September 1830, d. 16 August 1907)
MotherMary Ann Smith Norman (b. 1832, d. 14 March 1908)

Family: Frederick Williams (b. March 1855, d. 29 March 1937)

SonEric Montacute Norman Williams+ (b. 26 June 1891, d. 30 April 1961)
DaughterEdna Bessie Georgina Williams+ (b. 1895, d. 25 October 1963)

Biography

Birth1861Eliza Corben was born in 1861 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Marr20 September 1888Her married name was Williams.2
Marriage20 September 1888She married Frederick Williams on 20 September 1888 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.2
Death15 December 1945She died on 15 December 1945 in Ashfield, Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged ~84.3
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth, Eliza Corben, parents Jonathan & Mary A Sydney, NSW, reg 2018.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage, Eliza Corben, & Fredk Williams, Sydney, NSW, reg 1388.
  3. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, death, Eliza Williams, father Jonathan , Ashfield, NSW reg. 22881. Sydney, NSW, reg 2018.

Frederick Williams1

M, #22229, b. March 1855, d. 29 March 1937

Family: Eliza Corben (b. 1861, d. 15 December 1945)

SonEric Montacute Norman Williams+ (b. 26 June 1891, d. 30 April 1961)
DaughterEdna Bessie Georgina Williams+ (b. 1895, d. 25 October 1963)

Biography

BirthMarch 1855Frederick Williams was born in March 1855 in Montacute, Somerset, England.2
Occupation30 March 1881The occupation of Frederick Williams was 'Stone Mason'.3
Residence30 March 1881He lived in Partridge Green, Sussex, England.4
Marriage20 September 1888He married Eliza Corben, daughter of Jonathon Chinchen Corben and Mary Ann Smith Norman, on 20 September 1888 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Death29 March 1937Frederick Williams died on 29 March 1937 in Burwood, Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged ~82.5
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, marriage, Eliza Corben, & Fredk Williams, Sydney, NSW, reg 1388.
  2. [S17] Indexes to Births, Marriages and Deaths, St. Catherines House, London, birth, Yeovil, Somerset, Jan-Mar 1855, vol 5c 558.
  3. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census.
  4. [S21] Extracted from the 1881 census, Lodger, Philpott family.
  5. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Frederick Williams, Builder, Deceased Estate files, Burwood, NSW. no 115144.

Eric Montacute Norman Williams1

M, #22230, b. 26 June 1891, d. 30 April 1961
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherFrederick Williams (b. March 1855, d. 29 March 1937)
MotherEliza Corben (b. 1861, d. 15 December 1945)

Family: Evelyn Maud Ellis (b. 24 January 1889, d. 8 December 1971)

SonEric Barry Williams (b. 9 May 1921, d. 13 April 2013)

Biography

Birth26 June 1891Eric Montacute Norman Williams was born on 26 June 1891 in Randwick, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Marriage22 December 1917He married Evelyn Maud Ellis on 22 December 1917 in Boorowa, NSW, Australia.2
Death30 April 1961He died on 30 April 1961 in Ashfield, Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged 69.1
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Eric M N Williams, parents Frederick & Eliza, Waverley, NSW, no 37569.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Evelyn M Ellis & Eric M N Williams, Boorowa, NSW no 10778.

Eric Barry Williams1

M, #22231, b. 9 May 1921, d. 13 April 2013
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherEric Montacute Norman Williams (b. 26 June 1891, d. 30 April 1961)
MotherEvelyn Maud Ellis (b. 24 January 1889, d. 8 December 1971)

Biography

Birth9 May 1921Eric Barry Williams was born on 9 May 1921 in Burwood, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Death13 April 2013He died on 13 April 2013 in Gold Coast, QLD, Australia, aged 91.1
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Eric Barry Williams, parents Frederick & Eliza.

Evelyn Maud Ellis1

F, #22232, b. 24 January 1889, d. 8 December 1971

Family: Eric Montacute Norman Williams (b. 26 June 1891, d. 30 April 1961)

SonEric Barry Williams (b. 9 May 1921, d. 13 April 2013)

Biography

Birth24 January 1889Evelyn Maud Ellis was born on 24 January 1889 in Jerrys Plains, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Marr22 December 1917Her married name was Williams.1
Marriage22 December 1917She married Eric Montacute Norman Williams, son of Frederick Williams and Eliza Corben, on 22 December 1917 in Boorowa, NSW, Australia.2
Death8 December 1971Evelyn Maud Ellis died on 8 December 1971 in Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged 82.1
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, tbf.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; Evelyn M Ellis & Eric M N Williams, Boorowa, NSW no 10778.

Edna Bessie Georgina Williams1

F, #22233, b. 1895, d. 25 October 1963
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherFrederick Williams (b. March 1855, d. 29 March 1937)
MotherEliza Corben (b. 1861, d. 15 December 1945)

Family: William Agnew Massey (b. 28 December 1897, d. 11 March 1951)

DaughterAdele Agnew Massey+ (b. 28 October 1927, d. 12 March 2023)

Biography

Birth1895Edna Bessie Georgina Williams was born in 1895 in Burwood, Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Marr1926Her married name was Massey.2
Marriage1926She married William Agnew Massey in 1926 in Boorowa, NSW, Australia.2
Death25 October 1963She died on 25 October 1963 in Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged ~68.1
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, birth; Edna B G Williams, parents Frederick & Eliza, Burwood, NSW no 2252.
  2. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, marriage; William A Massey & Edna B B Williams, Boorowa, NSW no 6756.

William Agnew Massey1

M, #22234, b. 28 December 1897, d. 11 March 1951

Family: Edna Bessie Georgina Williams (b. 1895, d. 25 October 1963)

DaughterAdele Agnew Massey+ (b. 28 October 1927, d. 12 March 2023)

Biography

Birth28 December 1897William Agnew Massey was born on 28 December 1897 in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.1
Marriage1926He married Edna Bessie Georgina Williams, daughter of Frederick Williams and Eliza Corben, in 1926 in Boorowa, NSW, Australia.1
Death11 March 1951William Agnew Massey died on 11 March 1951 in Melbourne, VIC, Australia, aged 53.2
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, marriage; William A Massey & Edna B B Williams, Boorowa, NSW no 6756.
  2. [S132] Findagrave records & notes, unknown publish date, death, William Agnew Massey; age 53, Melbourne General Cemetery, Parkville, VIC, #149827755. Sergeant AAMC no N61106.

Adele Agnew Massey1

F, #22235, b. 28 October 1927, d. 12 March 2023
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherWilliam Agnew Massey (b. 28 December 1897, d. 11 March 1951)
MotherEdna Bessie Georgina Williams (b. 1895, d. 25 October 1963)

Family: James Hopwood (b. 20 March 1927, d. April 2019)

DaughterLeanne Hopwood

Biography

Birth28 October 1927Adele Agnew Massey was born on 28 October 1927 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
Name-Marr1955Her married name was Hopwood.2
Marriage1955She married James Hopwood in 1955 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.2
Death12 March 2023She died on 12 March 2023 in Narabeen, Sydney, NSW, Australia, aged 95.1
NoteShe is a descendant of the Corbens & Chinchens; match to daughter Leanne.3
Last Edited 18 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, tbf.
  2. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Hawarden, Flint, Apr-Jun 1927, vol 11b 317, mother Miller.
  3. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Match EM & Leanne Wickenden ar 23cM on 1 segment.

James Hopwood1

M, #22236, b. 20 March 1927, d. April 2019

Family: Adele Agnew Massey (b. 28 October 1927, d. 12 March 2023)

DaughterLeanne Hopwood

Biography

Birth20 March 1927James Hopwood was born on 20 March 1927 in Hawarden, Flint, Wales.1
Marriage1955He married Adele Agnew Massey, daughter of William Agnew Massey and Edna Bessie Georgina Williams, in 1955 in Sydney, NSW, Australia.1
DeathApril 2019James Hopwood died in April 2019 in Cairns, QLD, Australia, aged 92.1
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date, birth, Hawarden, Flint, Apr-Jun 1927, vol 11b 317, mother Miller.

Leanne Hopwood1

F, #22237
ReferencesThe Chinchens
The Corbens
The Ninehams of Corfe
The Ninehams of Swanage

Parents

FatherJames Hopwood (b. 20 March 1927, d. April 2019)
MotherAdele Agnew Massey (b. 28 October 1927, d. 12 March 2023)
DNA Tested
Last Edited 16 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S97] Australia BMD Indices, Federal & State., unknown publish date, tbf.

Neil Lighfoot1

M, #22238
ReferencesThe Galtons

Parents

FatherRalph Rendell Burry (b. 14 February 1917, d. 28 March 2005)
MotherEileen Madge Bell (b. 22 February 1917, d. 13 May 2008)
Last Edited 18 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Match MJ & family to Neil Lightfoot at 25cM on 1 segment. Note 1st cousin to Verna and Heather Burry.

Connie Coldwell1

F, #22239
ReferencesThe Palmers from the Deepings
The Scotneys
The Smiths

Parents

DNA Tested
Last Edited 18 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S96] England & Wales Birth Index 1916-2005, unknown publish date.

Clarence Roy Hatch1

M, #22240, b. 12 May 1915, d. 26 July 2005
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherGeorge Hatch (b. 26 March 1872, d. 19 July 1967)
MotherElizabeth Bettles (b. 16 December 1882, d. 21 May 1921)

Biography

Birth12 May 1915Clarence Roy Hatch was born on 12 May 1915 in Hawthorn, WA, Australia.2
Marriage29 May 1941He married Daphne May Austin on 29 May 1941 in Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia.2
Death26 July 2005He died on 26 July 2005 in Perth, WA, Australia, aged 90.2
NoteHe is a descendant of the Bettles of Northants., test on daughter Judith Allen.3
DNA Tested
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Hatcht Family Tree; by Judith Allen. Sep 2026.
  2. [S131] Ancestry Trees, Hatch Family Tree; by Judith Allen. Sep 2026.
  3. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Match EM to Judith Allen at 30cM on 1 segment. Ancestry.

Daphne May Austin1

F, #22241, b. 18 March 1919, d. 12 December 2011

Biography

Birth18 March 1919Daphne May Austin was born on 18 March 1919 in Pinjarra, WA, Australia.1
Name-Marr29 May 1941Her married name was Hatch.1
Marriage29 May 1941She married Clarence Roy Hatch, son of George Hatch and Elizabeth Bettles, on 29 May 1941 in Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia.1
Death12 December 2011Daphne May Austin died on 12 December 2011 in Perth, WA, Australia, aged 92.1
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Hatch Family Tree; by Judith Allen. Sep 2026.

Dorothy Edith Taylor1

F, #22242, b. April 1911, d. 9 December 1949
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherGeorge Henry Taylor (b. 1880, d. 3 December 1931)
MotherEdith May Bettles (b. 1888, d. 18 April 1911)

Family: Arthur Henry Mulligan (b. 30 January 1913, d. 6 July 1969)

DaughterMarlene Margaret Mulligan+

Biography

BirthApril 1911Dorothy Edith Taylor was born in April 1911 in Perth, WA, Australia.1
Name-Marr1931Her married name was Mulligan.1
Marriage1931She married Arthur Henry Mulligan in 1931 in Perth, WA, Australia.1
Death9 December 1949She died on 9 December 1949 in Carrum, VIC, Australia, aged 38.1
NoteShe is a descendant of the Bettles of Northants., Test on daughter, grandson and gret grandson.2
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Mulligan Family Tree; by Marlene De Gruchy. Sep 2026.
  2. [S128] DNA online records, 2017, Match EM to Marlene De Gruchy at 9cM on 1 segment. Also to her son and grandson! Thrulines on Ancestry.

Arthur Henry Mulligan1

M, #22243, b. 30 January 1913, d. 6 July 1969

Family: Dorothy Edith Taylor (b. April 1911, d. 9 December 1949)

DaughterMarlene Margaret Mulligan+

Biography

Birth30 January 1913Arthur Henry Mulligan was born on 30 January 1913 in Cue, WA, Australia.1
Marriage1931He married Dorothy Edith Taylor, daughter of George Henry Taylor and Edith May Bettles, in 1931 in Perth, WA, Australia.1
Death6 July 1969Arthur Henry Mulligan died on 6 July 1969 in Perth, WA, Australia, aged 56.1
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Mulligan Family Tree; by Marlene De Gruchy. Sep 2026.

Marlene Margaret Mulligan1

F, #22244
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

FatherArthur Henry Mulligan (b. 30 January 1913, d. 6 July 1969)
MotherDorothy Edith Taylor (b. April 1911, d. 9 December 1949)

Biography

Marriage1959Marlene Margaret Mulligan married Arthur William de Gruchy in 1959 in Perth, WA, Australia.2
DNA Tested
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Mulligan Family Tree; by Marlene De Gruchy. Sep 2026.
  2. [S131] Ancestry Trees, de Gruchy Family Tree; by Mark De Gruchy. Sep 2026.

Arthur William de Gruchy1

M, #22245

Biography

Marriage1959Arthur William de Gruchy married Marlene Margaret Mulligan, daughter of Arthur Henry Mulligan and Dorothy Edith Taylor, in 1959 in Perth, WA, Australia.1
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, de Gruchy Family Tree; by Mark De Gruchy. Sep 2026.

Mark William de Gruchy1

M, #22246
ReferencesThe Bettles
The Whiteman/Skinners

Parents

DNA Tested
Last Edited 19 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, de Gruchy Family Tree; by Mark De Gruchy. Sep 2026.

George Gatrell1

M, #22247, b. September 1696, d. 5 March 1758
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors. (#1)
Edith Galton's ancestors. (#2)

Family: Mary King

SonJames Gatrell+ (b. 4 January 1728, d. November 1765)
DaughterAnn Gatrell+ (b. 1740, d. 1822)

Biography

BirthSeptember 1696George Gatrell was born in September 1696 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Baptism25 September 1696He was baptized on 25 September 1696 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.2
Marriage1725He married Mary King in 1725 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Death5 March 1758He died on 5 March 1758 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England, aged 61.1
Last Edited 22 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Callahan Family Tree; by David Callahan. Sep 2026.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, bapt., George Gatrill, father James, Ringwood, Hants.

Mary King1

F, #22248
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors. (#1)
Edith Galton's ancestors. (#2)

Family: George Gatrell (b. September 1696, d. 5 March 1758)

SonJames Gatrell+ (b. 4 January 1728, d. November 1765)
DaughterAnn Gatrell+ (b. 1740, d. 1822)

Biography

Marriage1725Mary King married George Gatrell in 1725 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Last Edited 22 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Callahan Family Tree; by David Callahan. Sep 2026.

Ann Gatrell1

F, #22249, b. 1740, d. 1822
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.

Parents

FatherGeorge Gatrell (b. September 1696, d. 5 March 1758)
MotherMary King

Family: David Langer (b. 1740, d. 5 October 1778)

DaughterHannah Langer+ (b. November 1772, d. 1841)

Biography

Birth1740Ann Gatrell was born in 1740 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Name-Marr25 June 1765Her married name was Langer.2
Marriage25 June 1765She married David Langer on 25 June 1765 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.2
Death1822She died in 1822 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England, aged ~82.1
Last Edited 22 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S131] Ancestry Trees, unknown publish date, Callahan Family Tree; by David Callahan. Sep 2026.
  2. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; David Langer & Ann Gatrill of this parish, Ringwood, Hants, no 303, p 77.

David Langer1

M, #22250, b. 1740, d. 5 October 1778
ReferencesEdith Galton's ancestors.

Family: Ann Gatrell (b. 1740, d. 1822)

DaughterHannah Langer+ (b. November 1772, d. 1841)

Biography

Birth1740David Langer was born in 1740 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Marriage25 June 1765He married Ann Gatrell, daughter of George Gatrell and Mary King, on 25 June 1765 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England.1
Death5 October 1778David Langer died on 5 October 1778 in Ringwood, Hampshire, England, aged ~38.1
Last Edited 22 September 2026

Citations

  1. [S48] Parish Register, marriage; David Langer & Ann Gatrill of this parish, Ringwood, Hants, no 303, p 77.